An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language.

Martin Buber

Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.

Albert Einstein

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Anatole France

You enter into a certain amount of madness when you marry a person with pets.

Nora Ephron

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

Mohandas Gandhi

Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem.

Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

Wishing all a joyous and prosperous New Year!

Kindly,

Jennifer Donovan

Where has the time gone?  I remember when I was little that the holidays took so long to arrive.  And now that I am older, they arrive before I even know it. 

Even for those of us who love the holidays, it is a very busy time of year - decorating, shopping, travelling, connecting with family and friends.

Take some time to just be in the presence of your horse (or any animal – a dog or kitty).  Even if you don’t have the time to ride, just be with your animals for awhile.  Studies have shown that animals can lower stress, bring us into the moment and even lower our blood pressure.

Just take a few minutes out of your busy schedule and be in the present moment – animals can be a doorway to better health and happiness.

All the best,

Jennifer

Jennifer K. Donovan

Principal

Equestrian Services, LLC - Delivering the Equestrian Experience

Equestrian Professionals, Inc.

Equestrian Management, LLC